Pottery for Beginners

This guide helps beginners explore pottery, offering projects and techniques to build skills and confidence in creating beautiful ceramic pieces.

If you've ever found yourself dreaming about exploring the art of pottery but feel uncertain about where to start, Pottery for Beginners is the perfect companion for your journey. Written by professional potter Kara Leigh Ford, this book serves as a personal guide, designed to help you overcome any doubts regarding your abilities. With just a bit of curiosity and a few essential tools, you'll be able to create stunning stoneware pieces with newfound confidence. The book is filled with inspiring projects alongside primers on equipment, techniques, clay types, and workspace setup, making pottery accessible for complete beginners and those looking to refine their skills alike.

As you step into the enchanting world of ceramics, you'll discover hand building, a meditative method ideal for crafting your next mug, spoon set, or soap dish. When you're ready to take on the wheel, Pottery for Beginners provides easy-to-follow instructions that cover the fundamentals of throwing bowls, plates, vases, and other beginner-friendly kitchenware. Each project builds upon a skill introduced in the previous one, ensuring that by the time you've completed all ten, you will have mastered the essentials of pottery.

Kara's encouraging approach makes handmade ceramic creations feel entirely achievable. Whether you're aiming to create charming home decor or thoughtful gifts for friends and family, this book has everything you need to embark on your pottery adventure. With gorgeous photos from Kara's studio guiding you at every step, you'll find joy and satisfaction in your creative process.